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Religion and Early LifeBy Lara Hyson-AQA syllabus, Religion and Life Issues…read more

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The `Miracle of Life'· A `miracle of life' is the idea that life is wonderful, amazing or special. When a couple who have been trying to conceive and finally do, they call it a `miracle of life'.· Many people mark the birth of a new baby with a ceremony to show thankfulness. Religious people tend to see children as a `Blessing', the idea that God has favoured a couple with a child.· Religions teach that life is sacred and precious because it is God-given. This is called the `Sanctity of Life'. Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs believe that every life should be valued as every person deserves a chance to build up good Karma.…read more

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When Does Life Begin?What is meant by `life'?·Is it at Conception?·Development of the backbone/spinal cord?·When the heart starts beating?·When the foetus is viable? (where the foetus could be bornand still survive)…read more

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Religious Views· Buddhists believe in the cycle of life, death and rebirth.· Hindus and Sikhs believe life begins at conception, as do some Jews and Roman Catholics.· Muslims believe there is potential life from the moment of conception, but a foetus receives a soul after 120 days.…read more

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Quality of Life· Quality of life is a measure of fulfillment.· If a child is born with a severe disability, they may live a life full of suffering or pain.· An unwanted child wont receive as much love and affection. This may be because the mother is too young, or isn't ready for commitment.· Some people can't afford a child. If they have a large family, looking after another younger child may affect the quality of life other family members.But what justifies ending a pregnancy?…read more

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Abortion and the Law· Abortion= Deliberate termination of a pregnancy, usually before 24 weeks.· There is no limit to the amount of time if a mothers life is in risk.· In an emergency, a second doctors opinion isn't needed, but usually it is.· Some abortions are carried out to reduce the number of foetuses in a woman's womb.· The law does not consider the rights of the father.· A woman can have an abortion if: · The woman may die otherwise · There is a substantial risk of the baby being born disabled · There is a risk to the woman's physical or mental health · There is a physical or mental health to their existing children…read more